Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Shyft Group – Brake Application Timing/FMVSS 121
| Report Received Date | 12/26/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V932000 |
| Consequence Summary | A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038. |
| Recall Code | 18038 |
| Potentially Affected | 138 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V932000) |
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